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2 0 2 5 F I V E S T A R C O N F E R E N C E & E X P O MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 66 in the mortgage industry (spanning both lending and servicing) who have demonstrated inspirational leadership, shaped lending practices or elevated servicing standards, and expanded access to sustainable homeownership. Through their dedication to operational excellence, customer experience, and industry advancement, these women exemplify the future of housing finance. This year's Mortgage Visionary Award went to Shayna Arrington, Chief Risk Officer, Servbank. Runners up for the category included Heather J. Bent- ley, EVP, Head of Consumer Specialty Operations, Citizens Bank; Katherine Cacho, Director of Default Servicing, Valon Mortgage; Rebecca Clapham, COO, Citywide Home Mortgage; and Catherine Hunter, Creative Director, Cornerstone Home Lending. The Public Sector Champion Award honors outstanding female leaders from government agencies, the govern- ment-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), and other organizations whose work has profoundly impacted the housing and mortgage finance landscape. Whether through policy development, program innovation, regulatory leadership, or public-private collaboration, these trail- blazers have advanced equitable access to homeownership and strengthened the stability of the U.S. housing market. This year's Public Sector Champi- on Award recipient was Cristi Richey, VP Business Account Management Solutions, Fannie Mae. Runners up included Cyndi Danko, Single-Family Chief Credit Officer and SVP, Fannie Mae; Kendra Gray, VP of Single-Family Collateral & Loan Performance Prod- ucts, Fannie Mae; Casey Kinser, EVP, Military Warriors Support Foundation; and Katherine Mossop, VP and Portfolio Product Owner, Single-Family Portfolio and Servicing Division, Freddie Mac. The Industry Partner Impact Award celebrates female leaders working in affiliated services or partner organiza- tions—such as technology providers, le- gal firms, and vendors—who have made a significant impact on the mortgage and housing sectors. Nominees in this category drive meaningful partnerships and innovations that enhance the indus- try's capabilities and effectiveness. This year's Industry Partner Impact Award recipient was Miriam Moore, Division President of Default Services, ServiceLink. Runners up included Micole Booker, VP, Mortgage Default Operations, VRM Mortgage Services; Reneau J. Longoria, Managing Mem- ber, Doonan, Graves, & Longoria LLC; Stephanie Mclane, Founder and CEO, AREMCO; and Wendy R. Reiss, Manag- ing Partner, National Bankruptcy Prac- tice, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce. The final category was the Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award, named for the former Program Manager for Servicing and Secondary Markets at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a beloved industry icon who passed away tragically in 2018. The award recognizes women whose accomplishments have left an indelible impact on the industry and have positively influenced homeownership within the past year. (Candidates for this award must have at least 20 years of consecutive industry experience.) This year's Laurie A. Maggiano Leg- acy Award recipient was Jennifer Stock- ett, Senior Advisor, External Affairs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Runners up included Dana C. Abernathy, CMB, VP of Servicing, Cornerstone Servicing; Elizabeth Balce, EVP, Loan Servicing, Carrington Mort- gage Services, LLC; Kira Granovskaya, Head of Transaction Management, Citi; and Dr. Cheryl Travis-Johnson, EVP & COO, VRM Mortgage Services. 9 10 11